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Muckrakers, philanthropists, reformers, and zealots… …how progressive reformers shined a light on America’s social ills …and set US on a course for a healthier society. Created by Mr. Steve Hauprich for acceleration and remediation of US History students.

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Speaker A:“When demand ran high, and markets were scarce, he showed little mercy, broke his contracts for delivery and raised prices.”Speaker B:“The man of wealth must hold his fortune ‘in trust’ for thecommunity and use it for philanthropic and charitable purposes.”Speaker C: “It is cruel to slander the rich because they have been successful. They have gone into great enterprises that have enriched the nation and the nation has enriched them.”Speaker D:“The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for the few, unprecedented in the history of mankind.”___5. Which two speakers would most likely label late 19th-century industrialistsas robber barons?

A and B (2) A and D (3) B and C (4) C and D

___6. The most valid conclusion that can be drawn from the different viewpoints of these speakers is that industrialists of the late 19th century

___8. What was a significant impact of the Progressive movement on American life?

(1) increased government regulation of business(2) increased restrictions on presidential powers(3) decreased influence of the media on public policy(4) reduced government spending for social programs

___9. What is the main idea of this cartoon?

(1) Big business greatly influenced the actions of the Senate.(2) The Senate had to continue to pass legislation to support conservation efforts.(3) The Senate needed more financial support from monopolies.(4) Relations between industry and the Senate benefited the general public.

___10. The reforms advocated by the Progressive movement were intended mainly to

1 expand the civil rights of African America and Native American Indians2 reduce restrictions on immigration3 increase the spirit of patriotism throughout the nation4 promote political and economic change through government intervention

___11. The initiative, referendum, and recall election were supported by theProgressives as ways to

(1) limit government regulation of the press(2) limit the role of the Supreme Court in constitutional issues(3) increase citizen participation in the political process(4) increase the influence of major political parties

Speaker A: The [African American] demands equality, political equality, industrial equality, and social equality; and he is never going to be satisfied with anything less.Speaker B: Equal but separate accommodations for the white and coloredraces is for the preservation of the public peace and good order.

Speaker C: Vocational training will provide the means for African Americansto gain the civil liberties they deserve.Speaker D: The best answer for the equality of the [African American] lies in a return to his homeland in Africa.___13. Which speaker most strongly agrees with the beliefs of W. E. B. Du Bois?

A (3) C(2) B (4) D

___14. Which speaker would most likely support the Jim Crow laws that emerged in the 1890s?

(1) A (3) C(2)B (4) D.

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all menare created equal.“’-Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington, D.C., 1963___15. Which step was taken following this speech to advance the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr.?

(1) desegregation of the Armed Forces(2) ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson(3) elimination of the Ku Klux Klan(4) passage of new civil rights acts

“Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring Warns of Environmental Dangers”

“Ralph Nader Sounds Warnings for Consumer Safety”

___16. Rachel Carson and Ralph Nader are similar to the muckrakers of theProgressive Era because they have

(1) advocated a total change in the structure of government(2) attempted to expose societal problems(3) failed to influence public opinion(4) supported anti-American activities